Not at all. While cap & gown photos are always welcome, many graduates choose to include outfits that reflect their personality, future career, hobbies, sports, or accomplishments.

Absolutely. Props like letterman jackets, sports equipment, instruments, college gear, books, vehicles, pets, FFA animals, dance shoes, and other meaningful items are encouraged. We want your photos to capture you in your current era.

Yes! We photograph high school seniors, college graduates, trade school graduates, graduate students, homeschool graduates, and adult learners celebrating educational milestones.

Absolutely! Parents, siblings, grandparents, partners, and even close friends are welcome to join for a portion of the session.

We recommend booking at least 4-8 weeks before you need announcements, invitations, or graduation materials.

No problem. Many schools don't distribute caps, gowns, cords, or stoles until shortly before graduation.

You can schedule your senior session before receiving your regalia and focus on your personality, achievements, hobbies, sports, future plans, and everyday senior portraits. If you'd like traditional cap & gown images later, we can discuss adding a mini graduation session once your regalia arrives.

Yes. We can come to you. We can recommend locations throughout Northern California, or we can photograph at a location that's meaningful to you.

Travel fees may apply outside our included travel area.

Every graduate deserves to have their accomplishment recognized.

The Tassel Turned Project provides sponsored graduation photography experiences to selected graduates who may not otherwise have the opportunity to celebrate this milestone. Through nominations from families, educators, coaches, and community members, we're able to highlight inspiring stories while creating lasting memories.

Participants help keep the project moving forward by allowing us to share their images and encourage future nominations.

Learn more about the project and how to nominate someone here.

We believe meaningful moments should create meaningful impact. That's why a portion of our profits from every completed session is donated to one of three nonprofit organizations: One Tree Planted, The National Diaper Bank Network, or NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Whether we're celebrating a graduation, welcoming a new baby, documenting a wedding, or capturing another milestone, every session helps support our environment, local communities, and families in need.